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The purpose of peace poles are to spread the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in the languages of the world. |
The Peace Pole Project is the official Project of The World Peace Prayer Society. It started in Japan in 1955 by Masahisa Goi, who decided to dedicate his life to spreading the message, “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in response to the bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Peace Poles are handcrafted monuments planted the world over as international symbols of Peace.
Mr. Goi believed that peace begins in the heart and mind of each individual. As war begins with thoughts of war, peace begins with thoughts of peace. The Peace Pole reminds us to keep peace ever-present in our thoughts. As we learn to honour one another, our environment, plants, animals and all creation on Earth, the vision of global peace will gradually become a natural way of life, a true culture of Peace. There are Peace Poles in 180 countries around the world. In 2012 Loretto Maryholme planted the Peace Pole as part of a 400th anniversary celebration of The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was carved by Sr. Veronica Hager IBVM of Regina, Saskatchewan. A Peace Pole has been planted in front of Loretto Abbey in north Toronto and another will soon grace the grounds of Loretto College in downtown Toronto.
Mr. Goi believed that peace begins in the heart and mind of each individual. As war begins with thoughts of war, peace begins with thoughts of peace. The Peace Pole reminds us to keep peace ever-present in our thoughts. As we learn to honour one another, our environment, plants, animals and all creation on Earth, the vision of global peace will gradually become a natural way of life, a true culture of Peace. There are Peace Poles in 180 countries around the world. In 2012 Loretto Maryholme planted the Peace Pole as part of a 400th anniversary celebration of The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was carved by Sr. Veronica Hager IBVM of Regina, Saskatchewan. A Peace Pole has been planted in front of Loretto Abbey in north Toronto and another will soon grace the grounds of Loretto College in downtown Toronto.
